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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.42, 916.93 and 369.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.42, 916.93 and 369.71 is: 510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.42 : 916.93 = 369.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.42/916.93 = 369.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.42x = 916.93 × 369.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.42x = 338,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,996.34/664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.21

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